Tag: Characteristic features of the Jersey cattle breed

Proper management skills of indigenous and exotic breeds of cattle, sheep and goats is important. The farmer should be able to select breeds of animals that are suitable for his / her environmental conditions basing on the traits of breeds of the animal.

The rearing of cattle, sheep and goats is farming practice that has been practiced over many years. Goats, cattle and sheep are amongst the most widely consumed livestock with valued meat products. Throughout the decades, farmers and animal breeders have come up with a number of livestock breeds with carefully selected traits and improved characteristics.